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SA09 BZD

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,756 mi
Last recorded99,756 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 BZD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 99,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,771 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also getting low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 87,492 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 82,306 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded through around offside rear spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 71,260 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 71,260 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump excessively corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 63,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 63,244 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 57,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

offside front outer brake pad worn

offside front tyre valve deteriorating

offside front tyre worn inner edge and nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2020 57,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

offside front outer brake pad worn

offside front tyre valve deteriorating

offside front tyre worn inner edge and nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 May 2019 48,392 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 48,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,000 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 31,984 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front door handle hanging off

gear selector seal leaking

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2017 31,920 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 31,920 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,951 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 18,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakediscs corroding.

Pass 22 May 2012 10,796 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Front No. Plate Deteriorating

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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SA09 BZD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA09 BZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA09 BZD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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